Resource Governance and Protracted Conflict in Nigerias Niger Delta - Understanding the Perceptions and Grievances of the People in Oil

Since the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other activists in 1995, Nigeria's Niger Delta has witnessed conflicts associated with oil production and agitations against oil companies operating in the region. Why did the initial peaceful protests of the oil-bearing communities turn violent? What are the recurring complaints of the people? What roles do the government and the oil corporations play in the perpetuation of the conflicts? In answering these and related questions, John B. Idamkue explores the deep-seated perceptions and grievances of the oil-producing communities by tracing the history of struggle in the region and eliciting the candid views and perspectives of key community actors and stakeholders using their words and responses in a study that is revealing and insightful. By isolating the six pillars of resource governance, Idamkue shines a bright light on the change in the actors, political institutions, and impact of oil production on the livelihood of the people to explain why conflicts linger.

List of contents

Chapter 1 The People Arose: The Genesis of the Conflict
Chapter 2 Background and Historical Context of the Niger Delta Crises
Chapter 3 Understanding the Nexus Between Resource Governance, the State, and Protracted Conflict
Chapter 4 Six Cardinal Pillars of Resource Governance
Chapter 5 In the Eyes of the People: Perceptions and Grievances
Chapter 6-The Heart of the Matter: The Ideal Place to Seek Solutions
Chapter 7 Lessons and Takeaways for Leaders and the Rest of Us
Conclusion

About the author

By John B. Idamkue

Product details

• Authors: John B Idamkue, John B. Idamkue
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2021
• EAN: 9781793634801
• ISBN: 978-1-79363-480-1
• No. of pages: 132
• Series: Conflict and Security in the Developing World; Conflict and Security in the D
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, International Relations, Politics & government, Warfare & defence